Family room layout: large sectional or chaise/sofa?
Hi! Want to maximize seating. First couple photos is the living room (not my furniture) and the other is a sofa/chaise I was considering, I want to add two leather chairs to the area as well. YAY/NAY and if I go with this sofa was going to choose left chaise. Thanks!
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Comments (9)Your space is plenty big -- and it could easily accommodate two sofas and two chairs [Modern Living Room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2105) by Miami Interior Designer Jorge Castillo Design Inc. By placing the chairs directly opposite the fireplace, it gives the room a "lighter" feel upon viewing from the hallway, both upstairs and down. Unlike the photo, I would place a small table in between the two chairs to space them apart. For the sectional option, this would be a good set up: (long part of sectional placed in front of your windows -- two chairs opposite, in front of archways; you can consider swivel chairs for this placement) [Contemporary Living Room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2103) by Seattle Architect knowles ps ***Whatever way you go - please consider moving your furniture out from the wall. You would be surprised by the sense of space when you do this. It also creates a great conversation area....See MoreHelp deciding sectional sofa size
Comments (5)It would be better to have empty space near the slider than to have a sectional all the way up to and in front of the slider, or a sectional with a short seating side in the open part of the room to keep the sliders clear. But I agree with others that a sofa and chair is much more functional....See Moresectional sofa layout help
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Comments (5)If you want a sectional, it looks like you could have one with the longest section facing the fireplace and either have a short section with its back to the window or opposite that, facing the window. But for placing the recliner so hubby can see the tv, probably back to the window would be best. I would not get a chaise sectional, if you need seating instead of lounging. If you need lounging/tv watching space, then a chaise running along the window would give prime tv view and it wouldn't block the view out the window. Then you could place the recliner (s) facing the window and view the tv - although a 2nd recliner close to the fireplace will have less than optimum view of the tv if there is even room for a 2nd one. You could put the tv on a swing mount so it could be angled more if lots of people are gathered to watch tv. It looks as if you don't have to use that doorway by the tv, since there is another in the dining area? I love a curved sectional for optimum conversation comfort, as well as lots of lounging space: picture the dining room where the painting is here:...See Morejbella2012
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last yearWith L.D. Johnson’s suggestion in mind, I tried to find a photo of a couch flanked by two chairs with a large ottoman in the center. I would never use uncomfortable chairs like this photo, though, and you’ll have to imagine the coffee table as a large ottoman.
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And here’s a setup closer to the couch you’re considering.
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Maureen
last yearlast modified: last yearLayout: Will both sliding doors be used for outside access and will you have a tv (only one wall available). If yes to both, consider a sectional placed with its back to the half wall/pillars (add a console behind) with two chairs opposite. Create an on line room planner to test layouts (below but tv and sectional reversed).
Seating: Your sectional choice really only sits two comfortably, as 3rd person has to be laying back. I’d still go with a 5 seater and with two chairs and ottomans. Also consider the fabrics’ color, durability and practicality.
Style: Think big picture, decide on your room’s color pallette and how you would like it to feel before you start purchasing things and take your time accessorizing. Thought McGee and Co video below might help with cushions.jbella2012 thanked Maureenjbella2012
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last yearWhy not try looking at different furniture options for your space. Below are some of the furniture and layouts we have used in our designs. Please also take note of the decor used in each.
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last yearWe are a family of 7 and needed enough seating on our main floor living area to accommodate u all. I had this sectional custom made ( don’t be afraid. You can add or take away pieces to make it fit your needs with many manufacturers)
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